ratm22 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 I've seen a lot of info about sanding veneer as first step when there is need for new finish. But has anyone managed to peel it off? I was suprised when discovered that. Think it's good info for future veneer finishing projects! Tip: do it very carefully and slow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR55 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 I don't believe what you peeled off was put on by AR. The AR-17 cabinet had a real wood veneer with an oil finish (linseed oil or similar). It looks like you may have peeled off a poly type finish that was applied over the original oil finish. I am presently restoring an AR-11 that was varnished. In my case it was not possible to peel off the varnish. I sanded off the finish down to the bare wood veneer and then applied 3 coats of Watco Danish Oil, wet sanding after the first coat. AR veneers are fairly thick, but you still want to be careful that you don't sand through the veneer. Bellow is a picture or a pair of AR-17's that I restored, who's finish only needed a few touch-ups with a Minwax walnut stain marker and a coat of Watco Rejuvenating Oil. I also restored a pair of AR-15's that were painted black. In that case I sanded off the painted finish and applied a 3-coat, Watco Danish Oil finish. The picture below shows one speaker with the finish restored vs. one still painted black. Why anyone would have painted over that veneer is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratm22 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 I think this kind of satin poly was applied in factory because it is to precise to be someones garage work. It best can be seen where front meets side (picture 1). Anyway interesting choice of finish which picked up almost all small scratches protecting veneer. They are european model, maybe thats why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 My guess is that is a protective film meant to be removed by the consumer. The original owner didn’t remove it so you benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mez Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Could it be a spray can clear lacquer or similar finish? Definitely not veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratm22 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Old finish out,new finish in! Just need to make new grills now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratm22 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Finally managed to finish and mount grills! Attached .pdf with dimensions of grill frame (3d printed in my case).. Dimensions are in mm.AR17 grill frame.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_pro Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Very nice job on both the refinishing & grille fabrication - those are beautiful speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthnz Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Great job. Enjoy the results 🍻👌👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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